Klamath Restoration Director

Trout Unlimited • Klamath Falls, OR

36d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Trout Unlimited is a national organization with 300,000 members and supporters organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide. These dedicated grassroots volunteers are matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists, who work out of more than 25 offices across the country. Our mission is to bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon. Position Summary TU is hiring a motivated and highly capable person to lead and manage our Klamath Restoration Program. This is an in-person position based in the Klamath Falls, Oregon office. This position will oversee 3-4 project managers and cover a geography from the headwaters of Upper Klamath Lake downstream to the former Iron Gate Dam. An ideal candidate will have prior experience leading and implementing aquatic restoration projects and managing a team, and will conduct work in a collaborative, professional, and effective manner. The Klamath Restoration Director will report directly to the Oregon State Director and will be required to travel frequently to project sites and to partner meetings throughout the Klamath Basin.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in at least one of the following fields: leading an interdisciplinary team within the conservation sector, private lands restoration, fisheries biology, or watershed science and restoration.
• Understanding and experience in the following fields: aquatic restoration practices, watershed function, conservation/restoration with private landowners (especially agricultural), and anadromous and non-anadromous fisheries conservation.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a field related to conservation highly preferred
• Demonstrated success in building, leading, and managing interdisciplinary teams
• Proven ability to fundraise and manage budgets
• Experience managing contracts and funding agreements
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
• Ability to work with multiple and diverse partners in a highly collaborative and inclusive manner, even on contentious issues
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Understanding of the political context in which TU’s conservation work is executed to enable the informed selection of goals, strategies, and tactics
• A personal vehicle for work-related travel. Travel costs are reimbursed at IRS rates
• Passion for the outdoors and Trout Unlimited’s mission
• Ability to conduct work outside in the field, which may include site visits, collection of monitoring data, and construction supervision

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the Klamath Basin and knowledge of existing conservation issues, partners, and projects is highly preferred but not required
• advanced degree in a field related to conservation highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and guide priorities for TU’s Klamath Restoration Program, which includes supervision of 3-4 staff, a portfolio of over 70 active grants, and a budget of $2-4m per year
• In coordination with the State Director and Klamath Program staff, identify and secure project funding from government, corporate, and philanthropic sources, which entails writing grant proposals and communicating directly with funders
• Establish and maintain productive and strategic relationships with decision makers and partners, such as key elected officials, policymakers, members of the media, resource managers, property owners, donors, and conservation and sportfishing organizations
• Manage habitat restoration projects from start to finish, including project planning, funding, permitting, design, implementation, and monitoring
• Retain contractors through competitive bid processes, develop contractor scopes of work, and supervise contractors (engineers, construction contractors, etc.)
• Prepare grant and permit reports summarizing activities, deliverables, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Develop and maintain accurate budgets, manage projects within budgets, and assist staff with annual budgeting.
• Work closely with the state grant accountant to track spending, invoice funders, and manage cash flow
• Cultivate successful partnerships to implement restoration projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with TU’s members and grassroots leaders.
• Work collaboratively and coordinate with TU’s volunteer engagement staff on strategies and sharing of best practices

Benefits

• Staff and leadership at TU understand that life outside of work is important to personal health, and we strive to create a healthy and family-friendly atmosphere.
• This is a full-time position with a generous benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees